Justin Pirzadeh is a Partner at Canvas Prime (formerly Canvas Ventures). See sector focus and contact routes.
Justin Pirzadeh is a Partner at Canvas Prime (formerly Canvas Ventures), where he joined in June 2023 and was promoted to Partner in December 2024 after spending over 13 years building Silicon Valley Bank’s fintech practice. He focuses on fintech investments and leads the firm’s AI infrastructure deals, leveraging deep expertise in AI applications for compliance and enterprise software within Canvas Prime’s core sectors of fintech, digital health, and AI. The firm invests exclusively at the Series A and Series B stages across the United States, prioritizing “intentionality over speed” rather than rapid deployment. Pirzadeh led Canvas’ investments in Savvy Wealth and Greenlite AI and currently serves as a board participant for Tilled, Keyway, Particle Health, Vida Health, and Possible Finance. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, his role as a deal lead for Savvy Wealth and Greenlite AI indicates he frequently takes a lead investor position. His distinctive point of view centers on “investing in founders first,” emphasizing long-term strategic value and operational guidance over transactional speed.
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